James Reddick
jreddjourno.bsky.social
James Reddick
@jreddjourno.bsky.social
Journalist in Boston. Usually editing @therecordmedia.bsky.social and otherwise covering science, the environment, politics and the strange times we're in.
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Most of the Washington Post’s tech reporters were laid off today, including me. I have loved my time at the paper, which is where I wanted to work from age 15. I take some consolation in not being among the survivors who will have to work harder with less for fewer readers. On to better things.
February 4, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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As Bezos's Washington Post announces sweeping layoffs this morning ...
February 4, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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The U.S. military last year digitally disrupted Iranian air missile defense systems as part of a coordinated operation to destroy the country’s nuclear program, according to several U.S. officials, showing U.S. growing comfort using cyber weapons in warfare.

🔥 scoop from @martinmatishak.bsky.social
Exclusive: US used cyber weapons to disrupt Iranian air defenses during 2025 strikes
The U.S. military digitally disrupted Iranian air missile defense systems during its operation last year against the country’s nuclear program, some of the most sophisticated action Cyber Command has ...
therecord.media
February 4, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."
February 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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$16 Billion seems like a lot?

I know people who research cryptocurrency claim that fraud makes us a small part of cryptocurrency transactions…but does it though?

via @jreddjourno.bsky.social & @therecordmedia.bsky.social
Chinese money launderers moved more than $16 billion of illicit crypto in 2025, report finds
In 2025, Chinese-language organizations laundered on average $44 million in illicit crypto each day, amounting to $16.1 billion.
therecord.media
January 28, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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If Chuck Schumer was dealt a full house he’d bet a nickel
SCHUMER says Democrats are “united” behind three DHS reforms

1/ End roving patrols; tighten the rules on warrants and require ICE to coordinate with local authorities.

2/ Enforce accountability; a uniform code of conduct.

3/ Require masks off, body cameras on, agents carry ID.
January 28, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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We joined community orgs and unions for a National Day of Action in Dorchester, standing in solidarity with Minneapolis and the communities rising up for justice.

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January 24, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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Federal law enforcement agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis on Jan. 24 according to local police officials. DHS told Fox News that the man was “armed with a gun”. A video of the shooting appears to show that a gun was taken from the man before the first shot was fired. x.com/BillMelugin_...
January 24, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
January 17, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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Judge ordered immediate freedom for immigrant whom #ICE had shackled to her hospital bed as she awaited emergency surgery
www.universalhub.com/2026/judge-o...

#Boston #immigrants #lawsuits
January 15, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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Have you noticed 🇺🇸 ICE vehicles screeching to a halt and snatching people off the street?

Ever wonder how they knew about that person's location?

Here's how 👇

www.404media.co/inside-ices-...
Inside ICE’s Tool to Monitor Phones in Entire Neighborhoods
404 Media has obtained material that explains how Tangles and Webloc, two surveillance systems ICE recently purchased, work. Webloc can track phones without a warrant and follow their owners home or t...
www.404media.co
January 8, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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An alleged cyber scam kingpin was arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China, months after the U.S. indicted him and seized a record $15 billion in bitcoin tied to him therecord.media/alleged-cybe...
Alleged cyber scam kingpin arrested, extradited to China
Chen Zhi’s arrest is the latest chapter in the remarkable downfall of one of the country’s most prominent businesses, with holdings in the real estate, banking, entertainment and airline industries.
therecord.media
January 7, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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At least three Thai strikes across three provinces on Thursday were among the deepest recorded in five days of renewed border clashes, with one reaching at least 63 km inside Cambodia, according to social media posts, official statements and local residents.
Reports of Deep Thai Strikes Prompt More to Flee in Krong Preah Vihear | CamboJA News
Preah Vihear – At least three Thai strikes across three provinces on Thursday were among the deepest recorded in five days of renewed border clashes, with o ... | Read more
cambojanews.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Prasat Ta Krabey, an 11/12th century temple, has been shelled and virtually demolished by Thailand’s military attacks over the past 2 days, as hostilities between Cambodia and Thailand ramp up. Targeting cultural property is heinous.
December 11, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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December 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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you know how i know im a 44yo dad? how much i laughed at this shit
December 6, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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Calling it now that she'll eventually end up at CBS www.wsj.com/business/med...
Vanity Fair, Olivia Nuzzi Agree to Part Ways
Nuzzi and the magazine will let her contract expire at year-end, following new allegations and revelations about her conduct while she reported on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
www.wsj.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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DOJ takes down Myanmar scam center website spoofing TickMill trading platform

via @jgreig.bsky.social & @therecordmedia.bsky.social
DOJ takes down Myanmar scam center website spoofing TickMill trading platform
The FBI said several victims used the domain and told agents that they were shown lucrative returns on what they thought were legitimate investments.
therecord.media
December 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one
November 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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These are shocking photos from @chicagotribune.com photog @mandophotos.bsky.social. The entire scene today in Little Village is grotesque but these three really jumped out because federal agents are pointing weapons directly at people...again.
November 9, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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dawg they’re live laugh loving the white house. president homegoods
New sign outside the Oval Office..
November 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM